I found this damaged part and took it off

[UlrichFennec]

This was duct taped together and as I was parking by my house, I heard something other than the normal sewing machine noise my M20 was making, like something was brushing against the radiator fan.

Found this duct taped and since it was a pretty hot day today, the tape on it peeled off and started rubbing lightly on the fan. Any idea what it is? All I know is that it was covering the circled area:





Is this part necessary, or should I just leave it off and treat it like nothing?

[Gregs///M]

Its just a cosmetic cover for the distributor cap. You can run without it.

[UlrichFennec]

Whew! Thanks a lot! I got worried for a second there that it was something important. Well, now that I took notice of it, I might as well replace my cap and rotor!

[trippmann]

it's not a cosmetic cover, it helps to reduce the electromagnetic interference with the am radio.

[estoguy]

If it's rubbing, you can tie it back a bit. I had that issue too.

Have the same problem with one of the rad hoses. Just pulled it back with a zip tie.

[TobyB]

it's not a cosmetic cover, it helps to reduce the electromagnetic interference with the am radio.

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[Mr. Tasty]

it's not a cosmetic cover, it helps to reduce the electromagnetic interference with the am radio.

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[cabriodster87]

It actually is a heat/protection shield.

[nerdydorkus]

I ordered one to fix mine for the same rubbing issue, the parts people actually sent me two. Want my extra one? 15 shipped?